IN years gone by a trip ‘down south' was a must-do for any visitor to Western Australia.Even for locals, visiting the forests and beaches, farmland and wineries is a rejuvenating and refreshing experience.
LET'S be honest, New Year's resolutions seldom have impetus past mid-January, so why not set yourself a goal that is enjoyable and at least has some hope of being achieved, like learning more about wine.
PERTH'S median house price is expected to break all records in 2010, as last year's shortage of available finance for developers puts the squeeze on metropolitan housing stocks.
SUBIACO'S Australian Fine China redevelopment will set new standards for environmentally friendly and sustainable design, according to the Subiaco Redevelopment Authority.
REMUNERATION for chief executives in the not-for-profit sector has fallen for the first time in almost 10 years, dropping nearly 2 per cent on 2008 figures, according to the Enterprise Care Not for Profit Remuneration Report.
Miner Mount Gibson Iron has recorded a net profit of $39.3 million for the first half of the 2010 financial year while hitting new records in sales and mining.
Residential building activity is picking up as latest final figures for construction activity in the residential sector showed Western Australia lagging behind every other state and territory.
The recovery in the state's housing market is expected to boost sales of Viento Group's property developments in Southern River and Henley Brook, which hold a combined 855 lots.
Treasurer Troy Buswell today confirmed that the state government was planning a number of infrastructure projects for delivery as public private partnerships, an arrangement that some oppose.
Gold outfit CGA Mining says it will raise $C74.8 million ($A78.5 million) through a private placement to pay down debt and ramp up exploration efforts at its Masbate project in the Philippines.
Lend Lease Group has won a bid to become the preferred proponent for the first stage of the $400 million new Alkimos residential development, north of Perth, while Mirvac and the Satterley Alkimos Consortium have been named as reserve proponents.
The Economic Regulation Authority has approved Western Power's 45 amended access revisions for its grid in the state's South West in its further final decision meaningapproximately $4.8 billion is expected to be spent by Western Power to improve its agein
Litigation funder IMF (Australia) says a federal government decision to overturn a High Court ruling on the Sons of Gwalia case will not affect past and present proceedings.
Perth-based ASG Group has secured a $23 million contract to provide additional IT Services to the state's Department of Education, boosting its pipeline of projects to more than $500 million.
Modular builder Nomad Building Solutions has today announced the appointment of Brett McDonald for the newly created chief executive role for the eastern states.
The state government is calling on farmers to identify new business ventures that would unlock opportunities for economic development and diversification on pastoral lands.
The City of Perth's planning committee has proposed inviting various local design firms to develop ideas to change the city's image, picking 12 spots, including Jacobs Ladder and Langley Park, as areas that could be enhanced.
Takeover target Dioro Exploration has recommended shareholders reject Ramelius Resources' offer, paving the way for rival bidder Avoca Resources to gain control.
Shareholders in West Perth-based Barra Resources will have priority in new float Wild Acre, which is seeking up to $2.5 million in its initial public offer.
